Using Hitch Manual Lowering Feature

CAUTION: Avoid personal injury or death. Do not disconnect any hitch sensors, solenoids, or connectors from the hitch control valve (A) when tractor is running or key switch on. Unexpected hitch movement can occur. Stay clear of hitch area when starting engine.

To prevent injury or death caused by tractor movement, stay clear of implement and hitch linkages when using Hitch Manual Lowering Feature.

Hitch movement during startup may indicate a malfunction. See your John Deere Dealer.

NOTE: Hitch will slowly raise if lever is in the transport position at startup.

Hitch manual lowering is possible when hydraulic pressure and/or electrical power is not available.

Remove plug (A) to access the manual lowering screw. Turn screw counterclockwise using a screwdriver (B) to lower the hitch.

NOTE: The hitch cannot be raised mechanically. Both hydraulic and electrical power are required to raise the hitch.

A-Plug
B-Screwdriver

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